[Leica] Re: Noctilux Filter

[Ken Wilcox <wilcox@tir.com>]

If you bought it USA new, then you have three years before you have to
worry aobut it.

Ken Wilcox


>I've joined the ranks of the poor and purchased a Noctilux after all the
>wonderful comments I've read from owners.  I've also read the many past
>postings re: filters on Leica lenses.  My questions have to do with using a
>filter on a Noctilux.  I've been told by several folks that it's a good
>idea to
>use a filter on the Noctilux to protect its large glass surface which is more
>exposed then other lenses.  I've also noticed that the glass is not as
>recessed
>as in other lenses which may expose it to more trauma.  Then again the
>pamphlet
>that came with the lens says Leica does NOT recommend a filter be used.  Catch
>22 here...I want to protect my major investment but I do not want the
>filter to
>impact any f.1 low light night time shooting.  Any thoughts?  Noctilux owners
>are you using a filter??
>
>Thanks, Mark


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